Gp, Doctor​/Physician

A Salaried

GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.

Core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services:

• Delivery of highly effective medical care
• Provision of services commensurate with primary care contract
• Clinically examine/assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, plan clinical care, referring patients and generic prescribing utilising Practice and other local guidelines
• Prioritise health problems and interventions to assist patients in complex or emergency situations
• Management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt health promotion
• Timely and accurate administration
• Review medications following appropriate policies, guidelines and local pathways
• Support delivery of anticipatory care plans
• Contribute to successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for aspecific area or the QOF
• Attend practice meetings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the practice
• Be aware of your responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Compliance with appraisal and revalidation process to remain fit to work
• Review/adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working across the team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Be an integral part of the practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• Other duties as required.

Prospect Medical Practice currently employs approximately 25 staff of mixed skill set between GP's, a PA, nurses, Management team, secretaries, administrators and receptionists. We have a patient list of approximately 7000.

The practice is situated in the north of the city, midway between the outer and inner ring roads, occupying a prominent corner location on Aylsham Road/Penn Grove, approximately 1 mile from the heart of Norwich City. The area is mainly residential and consists of a mix of privately owned and council properties.

The premises are modern, welcoming, with easy access via automatic doors and were purpose built in 1993 on the site of a public house named The Prospect.

Our catchment area includes part of Catton and Sprowston, Hellesdon, Earlham and Mile Cross.

We take part in regular research projects and are also a teaching practice, currently teaching GP registrars and medical students.

The practice offers staff the Real Living Wage, facilities such as kitchen area with microwave/toaster/kettle, various social events, a vibrant, bustling and collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development.

Job responsibilities

Primary Key Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP in delivering health services.

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and…